I’ve started having my daughter “help” me in kitchen. Our new kitchen helper was a wonderful gift from my dad and is making it easier. In exploring other ways to have my daughter “work” with me, I came across this great post on Sew Liberated. It lead me to this post on Parenting Passageway.
So here’s a modified version of the list for us to start working on! I’m copying it here so I remember but please go read her post instead!
Load/unload the dishwasher with supervision
Wash silverware (in a little basin)
Learn to use a sharp knife; grating
Practice pouring into a glass
Stir, pour, play with flour/dough, etc.
Spread butter on toast
Pick the leaves of kale, tear lettuce, spin in dryer
Shell peas
Scramble eggs
Unload groceries
Spray and wipe windows and bathroom walls
Wash tub with sponge and baking soda
Polish wooden toys/furniture
Hand me items from the laundry basket as I fold
Get napkins and silverware for table
Water plants
Learning to iron
Polishing silver
Help make bed
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Thanks for this list! My son’s Montessori school sent a sheet home on how helping with real work builds self-worth in the littles. Of course I want to contribute to that in every way, but don’t want bigger messes or broken dish-things when we’re working within time-constraints and the like. Making note of your suggestions– little man’s gonna have his hands happily full come tomorrow.
Beautiful blog– keep at it.
The list is from The Parenting Passageway, check out the link. My daughter seems to love “working” with me!! Warm regards.